What our participants are saying

"Looking back on my stay at CPI in Costa Rica, I have found that it has greatly exceeded my expectations. My Spanish has rapidly improved under the guidance of great professors and staff. The more personal and intense classes are experiences that cannot be replaced. I would highly recommend this adventure as a great opportunity for first-hand experience and growth in a new culture."

Linda Fielding
University student

"The homestay program offered by CPI is the perfect way to learn or improve your Spanish whilst learning and experiencing another culture and lifestyle.
I have been to Costa Rica twice and both experiences have left me more fluent and enthusiastic to learn even more Spanish. The homestay experience along with the many exhilarating tours is truly a memorable experience and I recommend this program to all who are seeking a once in a lifetime experience."

Ezzard Rolle
University student

"Coming to Costa Rica and attending CPI has been an experience I will never forget. The professors and staff truly care and take the time to get to know the students. The staff was easy to work with and readily available when we wanted to go on a tour. I was able to improve my Spanish skills, while at the same time meeting some incredible people and having the experience of a lifetime."

Lauren Cole
University student

"Studying Spanish at CPI in Costa Rica has been a wonderful and life-changing experience. The class sizes are small, which allows more one-on-one interaction with the professors, and they emphasize the importance of conversation. There are so many activities offered through CPI that make your stay in Costa Rica really enjoyable."

Brandi Haigwood
University student

"I learned more in the first two hours of my class at CPI than I learned in all of my other Spanish classes. My teacher at CPI was so patient and corrected every word I said incorrectly. That helped me learn a lot and I loved the small class size!"

Raquel Gonzales
Mt. San Antonio College

"Want a complete Spanish experience, a once in a lifetime opportunity to boost your Spanish, good lunch, and excellent professors patiently yearning to cater to you? It’s all at CPI. I’ve participated in the CPI program twice and I am not only a testimony but a complete believer in what CPI can truly do. My Spanish skills have grown astronomically thanks to CPI. Want to improve your Spanish? You know where to go. Adios Amigos!"

Gilbert Cassar
University student

"When I came to Costa Rica, I didn't know what to expect. I wasn't sure how much this trip would affect my life. Everyday, I see new things that make me stop and think about why it's like that. I feel that this trip has expanded my thinking and broadened my horizons. Plus, I've learned a lot of Spanish by taking classes and practicing with my host family. I highly recommend a trip to Costa Rica because of the impact it had on me and I hope that others will benefit from a trip to Costa Rica."

Jessica Cook
High School student

"I enjoyed taking Spanish classes at CPI in Costa Rica. It was difficult thinking and speaking in Spanish, but I learned and dramatically improved my conversational Spanish. I would do it again in a heart beat."

Stacey Tyler
University student

High School Groups in GENERAL

Vicki Brehmer, student

“The environment is really nice and the teachers are always making sure you understand and are engaged in activities. ME ENCANTA COSTA RICA”

Lauren Tiburcio, student

“It really helped me become more comfortable in my speaking abilities because I was speaking constantly and learning information more in depth than in my normal classes”

University of Dayton

Jessica Schulte, student

“Wow! I cannot believe how well organized they were at CPI. They really went out of their way to make us feel at home and have a great trip. It was incredible all of the experiences, big & small, that they provided for us. The classes were well taught too!”

Laura Getz, student

“I was very impressed with the program. I would highly recommend it to my other peers. I thought the set up was great and would participate again in a heart beat”

Arkansas State University

Ruth Owens, Spanish Professor/Chaperone